🧱 LEGO & Star Wars Day

This is the biggest LEGO week of the first half of the year. Star Wars Day promos are live right now, and the deadlines are tight.

• UCS Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter (75442) Live Now — 1,809-piece flagship set, $249.99. Available for LEGO Insiders since May 1; open to all today. Comes with a lenticular ornament GWP while supplies last.
• The Darksaber GWP (40917) Ends May 6 — Free with any $160+ Star Wars purchase at LEGO.com or in-store. This window closes Wednesday — plan your purchase before it's gone.
• Razor Crest Polybag GWP Ends May 6 — Free with $40+ on select Star Wars sets. Stack it with the Darksaber offer on a single order.
• 4x LEGO Insider Points — Running now on Star Wars sets. If you're a member, this is the best point-earning window of the year.
• Jurassic Park Jeep Wrangler (77984) May 7 — $199.99, four buildable versions of the iconic JP Explorer. One of the most fan-requested LEGO sets in years. Dennis Nedry minifig included.
• LEGO Minifigures Series 29 (71052) — Live now, $4.99 each. Includes BIONICLE and Ninjago surprises in the lineup.
• Toy Story Disney Wave — Slinky Dog Bookends ($149.99), Alien with Pizza Planet Rocket Ride ($59.99), and Lotso all available now ahead of Toy Story 5.

🔥 Funko & Designer Toys

• Funko Fan Rewards — Nickelodeon Drop May 5 @ 9AM PT — Live on funko.com for Fan Rewards members. If you're in the program, set your alarm.
• Funko Fan Rewards — Fallout Drop May 12 @ 9AM PT — Next week's confirmed drop. Vault Dweller fans mark your calendar.
• One Piece Going Merry Funko Pop Wave — The six-figure Entertainment Earth exclusive set (Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Usopp, Chopper — all aboard the Going Merry) is available now. Buy all six and get a free EE tote bag.
• One Piece 25th Anniversary Bronze Statue Pops — Brook and Jinbe complete the 10-figure bronze series this month at the Funko Shop. This is the finish line for that run.
• Jurassic Park limited drop May 22 @ 9AM PT — $24.99 on funko.com. Timed with the LEGO JP Jeep release window.
• Mighty Jaxx & designer toy scene — Watch for Saturday drops as usual. The crossover anime and dissectible releases remain active in this window.

🐾 Labubu & Pop Mart

The Labubu market has shifted. Peak 2024 hype has cooled — U.S. sales are down roughly 45% — but that doesn't mean it's dead. It means the smart collectors are buying smarter.

• Labubu x FIFA World Cup "Catch the Win" Series — Launched April 2 ahead of the 2026 World Cup (Canada/US/Mexico). The large vinyl plush ($149.99) featuring Labubu in soccer gear with a trophy is still available on popmart.com. FIFA collab energy is real.
• Labubu x Sanrio Collab — Released March 12. The blind box keychain set and large plush with Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, and Pompompurin is still circulating in secondary markets. This sleeping-masked plush is one of the most-loved releases of 2026 so far.
• Next Labubu series — mid 2026 — Rumors are pointing to a new keychain series dropping sometime mid-year. No confirmed date yet, but collector forums are tracking it. Watch Pop Mart's app and Instagram for the first signal.
• Rising Pop Mart IPs to watch — With Labubu in correction mode, Crybaby, Skullpanda, Hacipupu, and Hirono are the names moving up. Crybaby posted a 21% quarter-over-quarter jump on StockX in Q3 2025. If you're looking for the next entry point, these are worth your attention now.

🃏 Pokémon TCG

The Mega Evolution era is rolling hard in 2026. Chaos Rising is the next big set and the pre-release window opens this week.

• Mega Evolution: Chaos Rising — Pre-Release May 9–17 — Build & Battle Deck pre-release events begin at local game stores May 9. This is the fourth Mega Evolution set featuring the debut of Mega Greninja ex and Mega Floette ex.
• Chaos Rising Full Release May 22 — ETBs, Booster Boxes, Booster Bundles, and 3-Pack Blisters all drop May 22. Over 120 cards including new Illustration Rares tied to the Legends Z-A Lumiose City theme.
• Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection May 22 — Releases alongside Chaos Rising. Foil promo Mega Zygarde ex, oversized lenticular card, tech sticker, and 8 booster packs.
• Mega Lucario ex League Battle Deck May 22 — Ready-to-play 60-card competitive deck. Great entry point for newer players jumping into the Mega Evolution format.
• First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 June 19 — Johto, Unova, and Galar starters as Illustration Rare promos. Series 1 sold fast — pre-order Series 2 now if you can.
• 30th Celebration all-foil set Sept 18 — The milestone anniversary release with a brand-new rarity type. One of the most anticipated sealed products of the year.

🧙 Magic: The Gathering

• Secrets of Strixhaven — Already out (April 24). If you play spell-heavy or Magecraft-style decks, this set has strong staying power. Secondary market is settling — good time to pick up singles.
• Riftbound: Unleashed (Set 3) May 8 — Riot Games' League of Legends TCG drops Set 3 this week. Champions: Master Yi, Diana, Vi, Pyke, and Kha'Zix. If you haven't tried Riftbound yet, Set 3 is a strong entry point.
• MTG Marvel Super Heroes (Universes Beyond) June 26 — One of the biggest MTG crossover sets in history. This is the set that will bring new collectors into Magic. Pre-orders are the move here — expect demand to outpace supply on launch day.
• MTG The Hobbit (Universes Beyond) Aug 14 — Another major crossover later in the summer. 2026 is stacking up as MTG's biggest licensed year ever.

⚓ One Piece TCG

• OP-16: The Time of Battle Japan: May 30 / English: June 12 — The next major booster set drops in Japan at the end of May and arrives in Western markets June 12 alongside Double Pack Set DP-11 and the new ST-30 "Luffy & Ace" Starter Deck.
• Extra Booster EB-03 (Heroines Edition) — A curated, character-focused set. Tighter card pool means higher hit density per pack — great for collectors who want targeted, premium pulls rather than a sprawling main set.
• English 3rd Anniversary Set Aug 28 — Commemorative premium set featuring the Three Brothers. Includes leather card case, Leader cards, and a storage box. Pre-orders opened February 15 via Premium Bandai — this is a keeper.
• Illustration Box Vol. 7 & Vol. 8 July 31 — Display-worthy collector boxes. These sell through fast — plan ahead.

🦸 Action Figures & Statues

• McFarlane DC Multiverse — Supergirl Movie Wave Pre-order / June ship — 7" scale Supergirl with soft-goods cape, swappable faceplate, and extra hands ($26.99). Krem of the Yellow Hills Deluxe Edition also in the wave ($34.99, two heads + blaster + axe). Pre-orders live now at McFarlane's store.
• McFarlane DC Multiverse — Starman (Jack Knight) May ship — $26.99, pre-orders live. A deep-cut DC Comics fan favorite finally getting the figure treatment. A nice surprise for Zero Hour collectors.
• McFarlane Marvel Rivals figures — Captain America, Jeff the Shark, Magneto, Thor, and Doctor Strange revealed at Toy Fair 2026. The Jeff the Shark figure alone is worth watching — that character has a huge fanbase.
• Hasbro — Star Wars KOTOR Darth Traya & Nihilus 2-Pack — One of the most celebrated Star Wars reveals of the year. Two beloved KOTOR II villains in one set. Pre-orders are live and moving fast.
• Hasbro — Tron: Legacy Identity Collection 4-Pack — Surprise reveal, six-inch scale. Tron collectibles have had essentially nothing for years. Watch secondary interest on this one carefully.
• Mattel — Masters of the Universe (2026) He-Man — New figure just unveiled. Classic fan base, strong re-entry into retail with updated sculpt.

📅 Upcoming Release Calendar

Key dates to mark across all categories through the rest of May and into summer.

🧠 Collector Strategy This Week

• Buy your LEGO Star Wars set before May 6 to lock in both GWPs — the Darksaber and Razor Crest polybag don't come back
• Find a local game store hosting Pokémon Chaos Rising pre-release events May 9–17 — these are often the best way to open fresh product before street date
• Pre-order McFarlane June figures now while retail pricing is locked — Supergirl wave and Starman ship before summer
• Keep budget available for May 22 — Pokémon drops three products simultaneously that day
• If you're tracking Labubu, watch Pop Mart's app for any mid-year series announcement — no confirmed date but the community expects movement in the next 4–8 weeks
• Check sold listings before buying into Funko One Piece — Netflix Season 2 hype is real but secondary prices are still accessible right now

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